The Next Audition

Last night, I went to the first Sleeping Beauty rehearsal. I am so excited! The cast is going to be fun, and the script is darling, if just a little cheesy.

We read through the script and got our schedules for the next five weeks or so. Turns out, tonight was my only weeknight off -- except Fridays -- for the next three weeks.

So, what did I do with my one night off?

Why, started rehearsing my piece for my next audition, of course!

Apparently, I'm a glutton for punishment. Or I just want to be prepared to audition for another part I would love to play. One of the two.

In an effort to be really ready, I asked my friend Kate to coach me. Since we both ended up free tonight, she came to my house for awhile, let me perform a rough version of my monologue, and we talked about my character and her similarities with the character I'm auditioning for.

Kate gave me quite a bit to think about. She also loaned me an incredible book called Audition that teaches acting technique. I am going to dig into as soon as I finish this post. From what she read and what we discussed tonight, I am very intrigued.

I just want to audition well. It's another non-musical, and I want to come out of the audition having had fun, loving the experience, and having made a good impression on the Pro team, whether or not they cast me or even call me back. I already feel a bit better prepared... even though I haven't yet fully memorized my piece...

(Please forgive me for being deliberately vague about the play I'm auditioning for. And for not revealing my audition piece, yet.)

Thank you, Kate, for your time, the book, your expertise, and especially your friendship. I appreciate your help more than I can say!